Stewards Report

Stewards	P. Lawrence (Chief Steward), G. Loch, I. Devitt.
Starter	E. Johnson
Veterinarian	Dr R. Haensel
Weather	Fine
Track	Good

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race provided stewards with their intentions prior to the event.

RACE 1 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1800MS

MARIAHS SHADOW– driver Stephen Grace was queried regarding the tactics he adopted in the event. S. Grace stated it was his intention to go forward early as he believed the horse races best when driven forward. After racing 3 wide for the first 500m he attempted to restrain to a position in the 1 wide line however JOONIOR BROWN had improved to his inside obliging him to remain 3 wide. At that point he thought D. Smith on MELODY MAY was looking to obtain cover at the head of the one wide line, however once he went forward it became apparent that was not the case, from that point on he was obliged to race 3 wide. When viewing the vision of the race S. Grace acknowledged there was an opportunity to take a trail in the one wide line in the vicinity of the 1500m because of horses avoiding COME ON SLOOPY which had broken gait. S. Grace admitted that at the time he was unaware the option was there and with hindsight might have been better served had he taken it. S. Grace was advised that in future Stewards would expect him to take full opportunity of options that presented during races in order to avoid action being taken against his licence.

COME ON SLOOPY– hung out raced roughly near the 1600m and broke gait free of interference shortly afterwards. Broke gait free of interference near the 800m, trainer Nick Tardio submitted that he felt the horse is a very nervy claustrophobic horse and he requested permission to remove the blinkers for its engagement at Globe Derby Park on Monday 23rd May as he felt it would settle better when not closed down, Stewards granted permission. A warning was issued for breaking. Nick Tardio was reprimanded under rule 273(6)(b) when it was established the hopple length did not fall within the ½ inch tolerance of the registered length.

MAMMA KASS– inconvenienced near the 1500m when COME ON SLOOPY broke gait. Used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

RACE 2 – CLAY & MINERAL TROTTERS MOBILE – 2230MS

FULL OF FIZZ– slow out - Held up until near the 300m and tested to the line.

BACARDI BINDI– trainer Matt Maguire notified stewards that he was disappointed in the performance and intended to have blood tests taken and would report the results to the Stewards.

WINSOME RUBY- hung in contacted marker pegs near the 300m, a warning was issued.

PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN– driver Corey Johnson was advised that whilst Stewards were satisfied that he had tested his drive and driven it to finish in its best position he should in future drives were afforded clear running to ensure that his effort is not open to query.

SUPER ANGUS– broke gait free of interference near the 1900m and 700m, is afforded its last chance to race truly.

HAMMERS LAW– inconvenienced when SUPER ANGUS broke gait near the 1900m.

MUSCLETONIAN– is reincluded in the barrier draw in mobile start events.

RACE 3 – 2022 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS SA BOTRA SILVER SALVER (FINAL) – 1800MS

INDELIBLE MASSE– hung in at various stages of the event and contacted marker pegs near the 200m, a warning was issued. Hung into the sprint lane, a warning was issued, was tested to the line.

WOO HOO LOU– raced greenly and broke gait near the 1200m, a warning was issued.

JAMAICAN ROCK– raced greenly in the score up, a warning was issued. Hung out in the early stages of the event, a warning was issued.

NICELY SPOKEN– hung in during the score up, a warning was issued.

SUPERCHARGED– hung out in the score up, a warning was issued. Raced greenly after the start, hung in near the 700m, a warning was issued.

KUHIO CREST– broke gait free of interference near the 1400m, a warning was issued.

LETHAL LOUIE- used the spritlane and was tested to the line.

RACE 4 – 2022 2YO FILLIES SA BOTRA SILVER SALVER (FINAL) – 1800MS

The first attempt to conduct the event was called off after the horses had travelled approximately 700m as LILDABLDOOYA had broken gait and fallen near the 1500m and the track was unable to be cleared. After consultation with the veterinary surgeon and the trainers of the horses the race was re-run in the next timeslot. LILDABLDOOYA received first aid and was declared a late scratching at 8.31pm. LILDABLDOOYA was stood down pending a veterinary certificate and is required to complete one satisfactory requalifying trial.

A false start was declared when MISS POPPYS FRIEND hung in during the score up inconveniencing SPIRIT OF SASSY and MAJORHOLENMYPOCKET, considering the extenuating circumstances of the event no action was taken.

LAYLAS PRINCESS- led and over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

HONOLULU LULU– fractious in the score up, a warning was issued. Hung in near the 700m, a warning was issued - Used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

SPIRIT OF SASSY– gave ground in the final lap.

MISS POPPYS FRIEND– out of position at the start.

All following races were put back one time slot with Race 8 rescheduled to 10.50pm.

RACE 5 – 2022 NORMAN MEMORIAL – 1800MS

WEMEN BELLA– held up until using the sprint lane and tested to the line.

PASSIONATE PURSUIT– checked near the 200m when TIDDLY WINX broke gait.

PAY ME INTEREST NZ– fractious in the score up out of position at the start and will be drawn wide in mobile start events.

DELIGHTFUL GNP NZ– broke gait after the start and will be drawn wide in mobile start events.

THE SNEAKY FOX– held up and inconvenienced on the final turn - Obtained clear running near the 150m and was tested to the line.

TIDDLY WINX– over-raced in the middle stages of the event and was moved three wide to work forward however ultimately was restrained back to a position in the one wide line - Broke gait free of interference near the 200m and was retired from the event - A post- race veterinary examination revealed it to be acutely lame in the near foreleg, first aid was administered - Stood down pending a veterinary certificate.

Stewards conducted an inquiry into an incident that occurred near the 900m which resulted in DANCING FINN being checked and breaking gait.  After taking evidence from Driver Zac Phillips (ATREACHEROUS) and Driver Ryan Hryhorec (DANCING FINN), viewing the available vision, and taking into account their own observations, it was established that in the front straight with a lap to go DANCING FINN had moved 4 wide on the track to improve around TIDDLY WINX which was being restrained in the three wide line. ATREACHEROUS which had been racing to the inside of TIDDLY WINX shifted to the three wide line once it had obtained clearance ahead of TIDDLY WINX. Having obtained the three wide position Z. Phillips had commenced to restrain ATREACHEROUS with the view of obtaining a trail from DANCING FINN, however ATREACHEROUS began to hang out. R. Hryhorec had also started to restrain to obtain the trail on ATREACHEROUS and despite Z. Phillips taking immediate action to prevent ATREACHEROUS from hanging out it had continued to hang out onto DANCING FINN causing that horse to contact its sulky wheel and break gait for a couple of strides. Stewards were determined the incident had been caused by the manners of ATREACHEROUS in hanging out, a warning was issued.

RACE 6 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1800MS

IM THE MIGHTY JUDD– led then surrendered the lead near the 1400m having been subjected to a sustained challenge from GEORGIE MAE.

RUN FOR STIKKA– slow out - Over-raced for a short period in the middle stages of the event.

ALTHEGIRLSINMYLIFE– gave ground from near the 400m, a warning was issued.

WITH AUTHORITY– raced fiercely in the score up.

ROCKING WITH CHARM– over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

RACE 7 – HYGAIN FIBER FRESH PACE – 1800MS

CANADA BAY– used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

JAKES SPORTWRITER– hung in at various stages of the event, a warning was issued.

RACE 8 – HOPKINS SADDLERY PACE – 2230MS

CLARENDEN ENVOY– led then surrendered the lead when challenged by ROCKNROLL YANKEE near the 1900m.

GENERAL

Several drivers were advised that they would need to further modify their whip use to ensure that they fully comply with the current whip rules.

This Report and the Stewards Comments for the race meeting may be amended at the discretion of the Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) Stewards as races are routinely reviewed.

RACE DAY SUMMARY

Pre-Race Swabs	Race 1 – SHAZZAM, Race 2 – MUSCLETONIAN, Race 5 – WHISTLE ON BY, Race 6 – GEORGIE MAE, Race 7 – JAKES SPORTWRITER, Race 8 – ROCKNROLL YANKEE.
Post-Race Swabs	Race 1 – SHAZZAM, Race 3 – JAMAICAN ROCK, Race 4 – HONOLULU LULU, Race 5 – ATREACHEROUS, Race 6 – SUTTER MAN, Race 7 – JAKES SPORTWRITER, Race 8 – ROCKNROLL YANKEE.
Reprimands	Race 1 – Nick Tardio, under rule 273(6)(b) – incorrect hopple length.
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Stand Down / Trials	Race 4 – LILDABLDOOYA – SDVC, SD1T Race 5 – TIDDLY WINX - SDVC
Barrier Information	Race 2 – MUSCLETONIAN – BMD Race 5 – PAY ME INTEREST NZ – ODM Race 5 – DELIGHTFUL GNP NZ - ODM